Diretas Já

Diretas Já was a movement in Brazil during the early 1980s advocating for direct presidential elections. At that time, Brazil's military government controlled the political process, choosing presidents indirectly through a congressional body. Citizens and opposition groups demanded that they have the right to vote directly for their leader, aiming for restored democracy and political transparency. The movement gained widespread support through rallies and protests, ultimately contributing to Brazil's transition to civilian rule and the 1985 elections. It symbolizes Brazil's struggle for democratic governance and popular sovereignty during a period of authoritarian rule.